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Using Feedback to Create a Culture of Excellence

A Principal's Reflections

On a typical day when I visit classrooms with principals in my partner districts across the country, both the building and district leaders receive a 1000-to-5000-word document laden with practical feedback. It warmed my heart when Amy Rhodes, the principal of Bevins Elementary, shared what she had recently implemented in regard to feedback.

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The Power of Claim-Evidence-Question

Catlin Tucker

Using Claim-Evidence-Question at the Elementary Level Literature Analysis: After reading a story or book, students make a claim about a central theme or main character’s motivations, provide evidence from the text, and pose questions about the main idea or character.

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How digital tools and AI can enhance social studies

eSchool News

This article explores the significance of digital tools in social studies instruction, delving into their benefits, implications, and the emerging capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) in both elementary and secondary settings.

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How bullying contributes to K-12 student absenteeism

eSchool News

Cyberbullying, increasingly more common, occurred at least once per week in 37 percent of middle schools, 25 percent of high schools, and 6 percent of elementary schools. Negative outcomes are documented for school attendance and academic achievement, as measured by GPA and standardized assessments.

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4 educator reflections on the 2023-2024 school year

eSchool News

Ultimately, though, good teaching is really only measured in student learning outcomes. I’ve significantly reduced my reliance on physical documents, transitioning the majority of my assignments to digital formats. Courtney Smith is the principal of Heritage Elementary School in the Tustin Unified School District (TUSD).

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Jumpstart Engagement With Interactive Whiteboard Classroom Technology

ViewSonic Education

The advent of interactive large-format displays further expands the options for achieving the documented benefits delivered by this transformative classroom technology. You’ll find them in elementary classrooms and university lecture halls. The ability to collaborate on text documents, spreadsheets, design projects, etc.

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Implementing Effective MTSS Programs for Student Success

edWeb.net

Janie Moseley, Director of MTSS for Owensboro, shared how she began building support systems years ago as an elementary school principal. The first step in achieving clarity is defining clear outcomes and setting a vision for student wellbeing. And, what resources do they need in order to do so?